Mesa Police Department Jobs: Overview

The Mesa Police Department (MPD) is made up of a diverse group of professionals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. There is no cookie-cutter employee here. From our police officers to our civilian positions we offer many rewarding career paths often overlooked by qualified candidates. A job with MPD isn't what you see on police television shows. Our focus is on providing long-term careers that keep our community safe.

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POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT

It takes more than physical strength to be part of the Mesa Police Department. We are looking for morally sound, community-oriented, problem solvers from a variety of backgrounds. Starting salary is $50,960.00; with our top officers bringing home $76,502.40. We encourage professional growth with $8,124 in tuition reimbursement offered each year.

POLICE OFFICER LATERAL

As the 3rd largest city in Arizona, and 7th on Forbes' list of safest cities, Mesa has attracted officers from agencies across the state and country. Our advanced facilities, such as a nationally acclaimed crime lab, dispatch center, jail and aviation team, set us apart from other state agencies. After probation, Lateral Officers may use 50% of their former police agency time towards a three year patrol requirement and starting salaries range from $51,030.18-$65,520.00 depending on experience.

CIVILIAN POSITIONS

The Mesa Police Department offers many lucrative career paths in addition to our police officer opportunities. We have civilian positions within communications, records and crime lab that all impact our department and community as much as our officers do. Civilian members experience exciting careers that are challenging while, at the same time, helping members of the community when they need it most.